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A House Divided: Personal accounts of family living at the Hermitage during Civil War

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library in conjunction with the Hermitage present, While Civil War battlefields never reached northern New Jersey, it was a grim and turbulent time for the Rosencrantz family at the Hermitage. As Northern “peace” Democrats with a deep entanglement with slavery, the family was caught between both sides. Drawing from personal accounts of the family spread throughout Virginia, Philadelphia, and Bergen County, this presentation explores their experiences during an era that defined not only the nation, but the Hermitage as well. Guest speaker: Victoria Harty. Register here. Co-sponsored by the Hermitage.

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Ridgewood Public Library : It all about books

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library had an interesting post on its Facebook page the other day , the post said ,”You never know what you’re going to find when you browse the shelves. Sometimes it’s a James Patterson novel, sometimes it’s a French Sculptor/Painter dictionary from 1966.”

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Second Round of Applications for Library Construction Bond Act

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Ridgewood NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today announced the launch of the second round of grant solicitations for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), allocating $37.5 million in grants. This allocation is subject to change pending grant agreements from the first round of grant solicitations. The LCBA, which authorized $125 million in state bonds, was passed by New Jersey voters in November 2017 to improve public library facilities across the state in order to ensure the well-being and success of New Jersey residents.

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Ridgewood Public Library : Going Native Without Feeding Bambi

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 Going Native Without Feeding Bambi

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Ridgewood NJ, Tired of waking up to find that deer have devoured your carefully tended garden? Native Plant Channel creator Lourdes Osorio explains how cultivating native plants can help deter voracious deer and provide sanctuary for butterflies and other pollinators.  Wednesday March 10th 7pm, Co-sponsored by Sustainable Ridgewood. Register here.

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Ridgewood Public Library Virtual Program: Study Skills 4 Students Presents Motivating the Unmotivated Student For parents of students in 4th to 12th grades

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Successful Study Skills 4 Students Presents Motivating the Unmotivated Student For parents of students in 4th to 12th grades  

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Ridgewood NJ, In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
Motivating Unmotivated Students – Parents of students Grades 4-12.

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Ridgewood Public Library Temporarily Suspends In-person Visits

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library has temporarily suspended in-person visits until further notice.

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Village of Ridgewood Cards of Joy

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Stigma Free Committee is holding an event called Cards of Joy this holiday season.  Sending cards to those who need some extra cheer or who are alone during the holidays, is a simple way to make a big difference!  Please see the attached information about this event.  Bring your Cards of Joy to the yellow mailbox at Village Hall or to the Ridgewood Public Library, no later than December 11, 2020.

 

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Reader Says Ridgewood Library Re-do, “entirely unnecessary”

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“I was deeply disturbed to learn when the pandemic struck that this absurd plan was not instantly relegated to the dust heap. It was always poorly conceived and at this time with money needed for many other things now and in the future, some of which we can’t even know yet, it is a dreadful thing to borrow and spend millions for an entirely unnecessary re-do to stroke the egos of the library board and create contracts to sign. Bad form. In addition, other towns need the money far more.”

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First Round of Funding from the $125 Million Library Construction Bond Act Awarded

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today delivered to the Legislature a list of proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA). The Library Construction Bond Act authorized $125 million in state bonds to fund critical improvements to New Jersey public libraries. The bond issuance was approved by New Jersey voters in November 2017 and all applicants were required to identify a 50 percent match to fund their proposed projects.

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Helping Public Libraries Reduce Cost and Improve Services

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Ridgewood NJ, Libraries would be able to dispose of outdated material without going out to bid under legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman and advanced today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

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Ridgewood Public Library Hosts a Virtual Tim Burton Trivia Night

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Library hosts a Tim Burton Trivia Night .Wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, just in time for Halloween!
This is trivia, this is trivia…Questions asked in the dead of night! Calling all Tim Burton fans! Our next trivia topic is sure to chill and thrill you. Join us virtually on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 pm.
Ages 18 and up, participants will play as individuals rather than teams
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Ridgewood Public Library Outdoor Cabana Lounge

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Ridgewood NJ, Did you know we have outdoor seating to enjoy free WIFI and newspapers?
Visit our orange cabana during Library hours.
Please maintain social distancing guidelines while visiting.

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Ridgewood Public Library Once Again Offers Walk In Browsing

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library is open for walk in browsing  making it a great time to get caught up with your reading . Lets face it ,the pandemic has limited our entertainment options yet reading is available, its cost effective, local  and rewarding. For First Floor, Mezzanine and Reference level browsing, walk in for 30-minute visits on a first-come, first-served basis. Please wear mask and maintain 6-foot social distance while at Library.  For Computer use: one 30-minute session daily per visitor. Up to 45 visitors may be inside the Library at any given time.

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Lets Put Reading Back in the Forefront of Public Education

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Tom Corley, an accountant and financial planner, who surveyed 233 wealthy individuals, mostly self-made millionaires, on their daily habits. He compared those answers to responses from 128 lower-earning individuals, or those with less than $35,000 in annual gross income.
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Kasschau Memorial Shell Every Tuesday and Thursday night

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Ridgewood NJ, The Kasschau Memorial Shell’s (located on Veterans Field, behind the Ridgewood Public Library) summer programs have begun – Programs will be held every Tuesday and Thursday night, through early August. The programs will begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free to the public.  Please bring a chair or blanket and we encourage you to wear a mask and social distance your chairs on Veterans Field.

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